Tokubetsu No. 77
No.77
Strain Number
No.77
Type
Proprietary (自社酵母)
Origin
National Research Institute of Brewing (newer generation)
Aroma Profile
Balanced tropical fruit and floral aroma with elegant complexity. Combines the best qualities of K-7 and K-18 lineages.
Fermentation Character
Stable fermentation with excellent ester-to-acid balance. Produces sake with both aromatic appeal and structural integrity.
About
A newer-generation yeast that combines the reliability and balance of K-7 with enhanced aromatic production approaching K-18 levels. Designed for modern premium sake brewing, No. 77 produces sake with complex, multi-layered aromas and a food-friendly acid balance. Represents the ongoing evolution of sake yeast development toward strains that are both highly aromatic and practically manageable for commercial brewing.